Diamantbuurt, Amsterdam
This apartment on Amsteldijk sits right on the river, with the lively Pijp district on your doorstep. The 75 m² floor area gives you a comfortable city home, and the rent of €2,900 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,230. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you get a fair price for a well-proportioned space.
The Diamantbuurt is a tight-knit part of the Pijp, with a mix of young professionals and families. Based on three reviews, one resident says: "Very nice neighbourhood. Residents are very friendly, communicative and good at cooperating." Another notes: "I've lived here for more than ten years and I think there are few parking spaces here and the neighbours are very rude." The area has a high address density (over 10,000 per km²), so it's bustling. For more on the area, see the Diamantbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine is easy here. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and another is a couple of streets away. For school runs, IVKO - Leren van Kunst (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem (primary) is also within a couple of streets. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent city-wide amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including www.vva.amsterdam and Van Huis Uit Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Amsteldijk 77C, Amsterdam
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in the Diamantbuurt for similar properties is €3,230, so this apartment is about 10% below that. The median rent is €3,000, so €2,900 is on the lower side. Given the 75 m² floor area and the location on the Amstel, it's a fair price.
Properties in the Diamantbuurt are rented out quickly, on average within 12 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, you'll want to act promptly. The listing is available through multiple agents, which may increase visibility.
Energy label C is an official registration (EP-Online) that indicates moderate efficiency. It's a middle-of-the-road label, so you can expect reasonable energy costs, but not as low as an A or B label. The label itself doesn't tell you about the specific insulation or heating system.
Reviews are mixed. One long-term resident says neighbours are friendly and cooperative, with community activities in summer. Another mentions rude neighbours and few parking spaces. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (about 60%), so it's a mix of young professionals and older residents.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk. That's convenient for connections to Amsterdam Centraal and other cities.
Several schools are within walking distance. IVKO - Leren van Kunst (secondary) is 185 m away, and the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem (primary) is 257 m. Cygnus Gymnasium (secondary) is 442 m. For younger children, a child daycare is just 0.2 km away.
Parking is limited in this dense neighbourhood. One resident specifically mentioned few parking spaces as a downside. The area has a high address density (over 10,000 per km²), so street parking is likely scarce. You may need to look into permit parking or alternative options.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Very nice neighbourhood. Residents are very friendly, communicative and good at cooperating. We did many activities in the summer, in the community centre and with outings. It's just that my home is small for us. Otherwise I would never want to move. I would like to continue living in this home. (Willem Passtoorstraat 36C, 1073 HZ. Amsterdam.)
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Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for more than ten years and I think there are few parking spaces here and the neighbours are very rude.
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| Sale price | €520,500 | €495,000 |
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| Sale per m² | €8,754 | – |
| Rent price | €3,230 p/m | €3,000 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €35 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Very nice neighbourhood. Residents are very friendly, communicative and good at cooperating. We did many activities in the summer, in the community centre and with outings. It's just that my home is small for us. Otherwise I would never want to move. I would like to continue living in this home. (Willem Passtoorstraat 36C, 1073 HZ. Amsterdam.)
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Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for more than ten years and I think there are few parking spaces here and the neighbours are very rude.
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| Sale price | €641,571 | €578,036 |
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| Sale per m² | €9,266 | – |
| Rent price | €2,871 p/m | €2,728 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €36 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
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Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
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| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
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| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Amsteldijk 77C, Amsterdam
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